Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Pennington, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Pennington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home anniversaries
- Days for relatives
- Themed days
Care home hog roast for Pennington
Why choose care home hog roast in Pennington?
We plan around the home’s routines.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pennington:
- Seasonal events
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff appreciation days
- Open afternoons
Old photos of Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
About our care home hog roast in Pennington
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. For home anniversaries and themed days, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your residents.
For a care home in a place like Pennington, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Pennington
Which station is closest to Pennington?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Pennington?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Care homes around Pennington
Pennington is about 1 mile south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Hosts in Pennington book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Pennington to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mark, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.2 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Pennington. With the sea within about a mile, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in SO41, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home event could be at a house on Mead Road, Pound Road and Elm Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Pennington we cover include Lymington (1 mile north-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Walhampton (1 mile north-east), Everton (1 mile west) and Lymore (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pennington include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Pennington Infant School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A named contact on the day
- Away from opening windows
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Also near Pennington
Also in Pennington
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event. Late-September sunset in Pennington is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards